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About this course

1 in 4 people suffer from a mental health problem of some kind in a year and over half of working days in the UK are lost due to work-related stress, depression or anxiety.

Create a more supportive working environment by appointing a Mental Health First Aider by taking part in our 2-day training course.

Taking part in this course will teach them how to spot and improve their knowledge of mental illness and best practices to support themselves and others in the workplace.

It is important to note that the course covers subjects that some people may find distressing, including suicide and self-harm.

By the end of this course, attendees should know and understand the following:

  • Recognise those that may be experiencing poor mental health and provide them with first-level support and early intervention
  • Encourage a person to identify and access sources of professional help and other supports
  • Practise active listening and empathy
  • Have a conversation with improved mental health literacy around language and stigma
  • Discuss the MHFAider role in depth, including boundaries and confidentiality
  • Practise self-care.
Emergency First Aid At Work
Day Morning Session Afternoon Session
1 Why Mental Health First Aid?
The Mental Health First Aid action plan
What is mental health?
Impact of mental health issues
Stigma and discrimination
What is depression?
Symptoms of depression
Risk factors for depression
Depression in the workplace
2 Suicide figures
Alcohol, drugs, and mental health
First aid for suicidal crisis
Non-judgemental listening skills
First aid for depression
Treatment and resources for depression Self-care
What is an anxiety disorder?
First aid for anxiety disorders
Crisis first aid after a traumatic event
Alcohol, drugs, and anxiety disorders
Treatment and resources for anxiety disorders
Cognitive distortions and CBT
Personality disorders
Eating disorders
Self-harm
What is psychosis?
Risk factors for psychosis
Alcohol, drugs, and psychosis
Schizophrenia
Bipolar disorder
Warning signs of developing psychosis
Crisis first aid for acute psychosis
Treatment and resources for psychosis
Recovery and building resources
Action planning for using MHFA

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